NEW HOMES SOCIAL HOUSING APPLICATION FORM · Social Housing: Housing developed for social rent ......
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1Application Form LABC-002NH/SH-2.00-180418© LABC Warranty 2018
1. Contact Details – Points of contact for each stage of the development process
1.1 Main Point of Contact for General Correspondence
Company name (if applicable) Contact name
Address Postcode
Telephone
Email address
1.2 For Access to the Site (please complete if different to main contact)
Company name (if applicable) Contact name
Address Postcode
Telephone
Email address
1.3 For Accounting Purposes (please complete if different to main contact)
Company name (if applicable) Contact name
Address Postcode
Telephone
Email address
NEW HOMESSOCIAL HOUSING
APPLICATION FORM
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ
When completing this form, please use BLOCK CAPITALS and complete all sections, providing additional information where necessary. Failure to complete all relevant sections of this form fully may result in us being unable to provide a quotation for your site. Incomplete forms may be returned or result in delays.
Guidance notes
The guidance notes section provides additional help and guidance in completing this application form. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
Please advise who should receive quotation, documentation etc.
Only complete if different to main point of contact.
Please advise who our Surveyor should liaise with to undertake site inspections.
Only complete if different to main point of contact.
Please advise who is responsible for receiving invoices, making payments etc.
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1.4 For Building Control
Name of Local Authority providing your Building Control and carrying out your inspections
Contact name
Address Postcode
Telephone
Email address
Date Building Regulations submission made
2. Site Address – The postal address of the site being developed
Address Postcode
3. Nature of Development – The type(s) and number of properties being developed at the above address
SchemeEnsure you complete the relevant sections of this form including:
Number of units
Do any of these units contain any
conversion elements?
Yes No
New Homes Section 7.1
Social Housing Section 7.2
Maximum number of storeys above ground level
Maximum number of storeys below or partially below ground level
Number of separate blocks Are any blocks over £3,000,000
Yes No
If Yes, complete the following table
Block name Sale price Reconstruction cost
£ £
£ £
£ £
Please provide details of any additional information on a separate sheet if required.
Please provide details of the Local Authority undertaking the Building Control function. Please note LABC Warranty are ONLY able to provide a structural warranty quotation if a Local Authority is being used to provide Building Control.
Please provide address details including site name (if applicable) and a partial postcode if full postcode not available.
New Homes: New build or converted private residential developments for sale. If as the developer you retain ownership of any property, cover does not apply during the period you own the property. Cover applies after you have sold the property to a third party. For full definition of policyholder please refer to the policy document.
Social Housing: Housing developed for social rent / shared ownership / affordable homes by Housing Associations / Builders.
Please advise of any blocks with a sale price or reconstruction cost of over £3,000,000. A block is an individual building or structure, containing a number of units which does not rely on any other building or structure to sustain and transmit combined loads safely to the ground.
Definition: Reconstruction cost is the cost of rebuilding the unit(s) on a like for like basis removing any land costs.
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Start date of construction End date of construction
Has construction started Yes No
If Yes, please provide details of the stage of construction and why the site has commenced without a warranty being arranged
Please provide details of any additional information on a separate sheet if required.
Was the site owned by a Developer / Builder who has been / is it currently in administration
Yes No
4. Developer Registration 4. Developer Registration Definition: A Developer is a company which owns the land on which the Development is being built and may or may not be responsible for both the construction and sale of property.
Definition: A Builder is a company which constructs properties on behalf of a Developer.
Developer company name
Are you currently registered with LABC Warranty
Yes No
If Yes, please insert your LABC Warranty registration number and please proceed to Section 5
If No please complete the remainder of Section 4 in full:
Contact name
Address Postcode
Telephone
Email address
LABC Warranty is able to consider applications for developments, which have already commenced.
LABC Warranty is able to consider applications for developments, which have been or currently are in administration. This service can provide administrators, insolvency practitioners or new owners of the site with a structural warranty when selling housing stock if existing warranties have been invalidated. Cover will be provided under the New Homes or Completed Housing scheme. Please ensure you complete the supplementary form.
The remainder of this section to be completed if you are a Developer that is NOT already registered with LABC Warranty AND you are applying for the New Homes scheme. This would also apply to a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV).
Contact information is only required if different to main point of contact.
On acceptance of your first quotation we will provide access to our Extranet. Please note that the following contact will be set up as the Extranet Company Administrator. This means that they are responsible for: setting up new offices, company employees, approve / remove Extranet employee access, adding additional Extranet Administrators. Go to www.labcwarranty.co.uk for more details on the Extranet.
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4.1 Trading Status
Sole Trader If Other, please provide details
Partnership
Private Limited Company
Public Limited Company
Other
For Limited Companies please provide your company registration number
Year the Developer was established
4.2 Company Background
Is property development your full time occupation Yes No
If No, please provide details of occupation
Number of units constructed in the last financial year
Number of units to be built in the next 12 months
Estimated value of land bank held
4.3 Details of Previous Development Projects
AddressWarranty provider
Recon. cost
Numberof units
Construction type
£
£
£
4.4 Membership with other Warranty Providers
Is the company currently registered with a new home warranty provider
Yes No
If Yes, please provide details:
Name of new home warranty provider Current ratingLength of time
registered (years)
Has the business ever been refused membership, been removed from a new home warranty provider’s register or is currently in dispute with a new home warranty provider
Yes No
If Yes, please give details of when this occurred, with which provider and why etc.
Providing details of the company / past development experience will help to ensure you receive the best possible rating for your quotation. If no information is provided it will be assumed that the Developer has no experience and it is highly likely that terms will not be provided.
Definition: Land bank relates to the value of land held by your organisation for future development.
Please detail the type of construction i.e. new build, conversion / refurbishment. If you have construction experience with other companies or you have other developments that you have been involved with which you believe are relevant please detail on a supplementary sheet.
Definition: Reconstruction cost is the cost of rebuilding the unit(s) on a like for like basis removing any land costs.
Please note that proof of rating with other new home warranty providers may be required.
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4.5 Associations
Is there a parent / holding company (or other company able to provide a form of guarantee) associated with this organisation
Yes No
Registered company name Contact name
Address Postcode
Telephone
Email address
LABC Warranty registration number
Additional information
5. Builder Registration
Definition: A Builder is a company which constructs properties on behalf of a Developer or Client.
Builder Company Name
Is the Builder currently registered with LABC Warranty
Yes No
If Yes, please insert their LABC Warranty registration number and please proceed to Section 6
If No or if you do not know their registration number, please complete the remainder of Section 5 in full:
Contact name
Address Postcode
Telephone
Email address
Where possible organisations can / will be grouped together for financial security purposes. We may require some form of financial security and providing details of a company that can provide a form of guarantee will increase the options available to you.
Only complete the remainder of this Section if you are employing a Builder that is NOT already registered with LABC Warranty AND they are constructing property under any warranty scheme on behalf of a client. There is no need to complete if you are acting as both a Developer and Builder and have completed Section 4.
Contact information is only required if different to main point of contact.
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5.1 Trading Status
Sole Trader If Other, please provide details
Partnership
Private Limited Company
Public Limited Company
Other
For Limited Companies please provide their company registration number
Year the Builder was established
5.2 Company Background
Is property development their full time occupation Yes No
If No, please provide details of occupation
Number of units constructed in the last financial year
Number of units to be built in the next 12 months
5.3 Details of Previous Development Projects
AddressWarranty provider
Recon. cost
Numberof units
Construction type
£
£
£
5.4 Membership with other Warranty Providers
Is the company currently registered with a new home warranty provider
Yes No
If Yes, please provide details:
Name of new home warranty provider Current ratingLength of time
registered (years)
Has the builder ever been refused membership, been removed from a new home warranty provider’s register or is currently in dispute with a new home warranty provider
Yes No
If Yes, please give details of when this occurred, with which provider and why etc.
Providing details of the company / past development experience will help to ensure you receive the best possible rating for your quotation. If no information is provided it will be assumed that the Builder has no experience and this may negatively affect your rating.
Please detail the type of construction i.e. new build, conversion / refurbishment. If the Builder has construction experience with other companies or you have other developments that you have been involved with which you believe are relevant please detail on a supplementary sheet.
Definition: Reconstruction cost is the cost of rebuilding the unit(s) on a like for like basis removing any land costs.
Please note that proof of rating with other new home warranty providers may be required.
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5.5 Associations
Is there a parent / holding company (or other company able to provide a form of guarantee) associated with this organisation
Yes No
Registered company name Contact name
Address Postcode
Telephone
Email address
LABC Warranty registration number
Additional information
6. Technical Information - General information regarding methods of construction and materials used
Please refer to the Technical FAQs page on the LABC Warranty website for help with this section
6.1 Attached and Existing Structures
Are any of the unit(s) attached and structurally connected to any other structure not included within this application
Yes No If No, please proceed to Question 6.2
If Yes, please refer to section 12.2 of our technical manual for guidance (available for download via www.labcwarranty.co.uk) and ensure you comply with the following:
• A Party Wall Agreement in accordance with the Party Wall Act will be in place (will not be required if you own the adjacent property).
• The separating wall(s) between the existing and new properties meet the relevant Building Regulation requirements.
• The existing adjacent foundations and wall structures are suitable to support any proposed increased loading(s).
• The junction of the new and existing wall(s) will be constructed to ensure dampness cannot enter either of the properties.
• An effective damp proof course will be present within any shared wall(s).
• Movement joints will be incorporated to allow for limited differential movement.
Where possible organisations can / will be grouped together for financial security purposes. We may require some form of financial security and providing details of a company that can provide a form of guarantee will increase the options available to you.
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6.2 Non-Traditional & Non-Standard Construction
Will any unit(s) contain any non-traditional construction methods
Yes No If No, please proceed to Section 7
If Yes, Please complete the following and provide details of the name of manufacturer, system and third party accreditation etc. in the text box provided:
Yes No
Off-site manufactured – volumetricFactory produced three-dimensional units transported to site and stacked to form dwellings e.g. pods
Off-site manufactured – panellisedFlat panel units built in a factory and transported to site for assembly
Off-site manufactured – hybridVolumetric units integrated with panellised systems
Off-site manufactured – sub-assemblies and componentsLarger components that can be incorporated into either conventionally built or MMC dwellings
Non-off-site manufactured Modern Methods of ConstructionInnovative methods of construction or materials used on-site / the use of conventional components in an innovative way
Additional information
Traditional construction is defined as brick or block cavity construction or accredited timber frame (ISO 9001/CE Mark).
Please provide additional information if selected i.e. name of system and the manufacturer, details of any third party accreditation provided by relevant bodies, design information, extent of intended use, previous installations, etc.
Please provide as much detail as possible. If this information is not supplied, we will be unable to assess your application.
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7. Detailed Plot Information - To be completed for all units being registered on this development site
Please Note: A spreadsheet version of this matrix is available to download at www.labcwarranty.co.uk/plotschedule
Plot no.
Development Type
Constructiontype
Unit Type
Stage of Build
Recon cost
Sale Price
Block Name Repeat
1 NH NB SD F £100K £250k 1
2 ü
3 NH C D F £120K £300K 2
Definitions & how to complete:
Plot No. is the designated number given by the Developer / Builder to identify the plot of land upon which the unit is to be built
Development Type is the intended use of the unit i.e. NH New HomesSH Social Housing
Construction Type is the type of construction i.e. NB New Build unitsC Conversion units
Unit Type is the description of the property i.e.D DetachedSD Semi-DetachedT TerraceA Apartments
Stage of Build is the stage of construction for each unit
New Build: NW No work startedF Foundations poured / DPCFF First floorW Wall plate levelR Roof / Watertight
Conversion:FF First-FixSF Second-Fix
Reconstruction Cost is the cost of rebuilding the unit(s) on a like for like basis removing any land costs.
Sales Price is only required for New Homes developments and is the estimated price you would expect to achieve in the open market following the completion of the property. To clarify, the estimated selling price is the full price and should not include any discounts agreed or incentives i.e. Discount Market Scheme, Help to Buy etc.
Apartment Block Name is the designated number or name given by the Developer / Builder to identify an individual building or structure, containing a number of units which does not rely on any other building or structure to sustain and transmit combined loads safely to the ground.
Repeat: this box should be ticked if the Development Type, Construction type, Reconstruction Cost and Sales Price (if applicable) are all the same as the unit detailed above.
Please note: there must be a unique number for each individual Plot, even if the Repeat Details box is ticked.
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7. 1 New HomesFor housing developers building or converting private residential developments for sale on the private market
Total estimated selling price of units
Total estimated reconstruction cost of units
7. 2 Social Housing For Builders and Housing Associations involved in the construction of Social Housing developments
Housing Association name Contact name
Address Postcode
Telephone
Email address
Period of cover required 10 years 12 years
Total estimated reconstruction cost of units
7.2.1 Additional cover options available (please tick options required)
Yes No
Loss of Rent
Insolvency of Builder during construction
If Insolvency cover is required, please provide contract cost £
8. Conversion / Refurbishment - Section to be completed if any properties you are building contain any conversion or refurbishment elements.
How was the existing structure used If Other, please provide details
Residential
Storage
Communal
Other
Industrial
Livestock
Other
Approximate year in which the property was built
Only complete the contact details if the details are different from the main contact.
Please note that these additional extensions to the standard cover provided are available subject to meeting scheme criteria and will incur additional fees.
Without the contract cost being provided we will be unable to provide a quotation for Insolvency cover.
Please provide plans showing the original property and any proposed alterations to be made. Where possible, please provide electronic copies of documentation. We will not be able to return any paper copies supplied.
I.e. property built in 1960 etc.
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Yes No
Has the Developer / Builder had experience in conversion or refurbishment projects
Has a condition survey been carried out
Have any other surveys or tests been carried out on the existing structure
Is the site in a conservation area
Does the development contain any barn conversions
Is the building listed
Grade of listing if applicable:
Please provide a brief description of the works being carried out
9. Claims Experience and General Insurance Questions
Have you or any director or partner / any individual or organisation referenced within this form:
Yes No
Sustained any losses or had any claims in the last three years that would be covered by this Insurance
Ever been refused property insurance or had any special terms imposed by any insurer
Ever been convicted or is there any prosecution pending for any offence involving dishonesty of any kind
Ever been prosecuted or received notification of intended prosecution under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 or Consumer Protection Act 1987
Ever been involved with a house builder or construction company that has gone into liquidation / declared bankrupt in the past. If Yes, please provide details of what company and when. A Statement of Affairs will usually be required if the liquidation / bankruptcy occurred in the last 5 years
If Yes to any of the above, please provide details
We cannot provide cover for any conversions of grade 1 listed building, properties constructed using Oak as part of the structure or the waterproof envelope or any barn conversions.
Please provide copies of relevant surveys, reports etc. with this application. Where possible, please provide electronic copies of documentation. We will not be able to return any paper copies supplied.
If Yes, please confirm the party involved, extent, nature and value of each claim.
This section is to be completed in respect of all parties referenced within this form i.e.
New Homes: Developer (Land Owner) and Builder
Social Housing: Housing Association and Builder
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10. Declaration
It is important that you answer all questions fully, truthfully and accurately. Please remember that the answers you give will be used to determine the terms that we can offer. If incorrect information is provided, this may result in the policy being amended or cancelled and may reduce the amount payable in the event of a claim or may result in the non-payment of a claim.
I/We declare that to the best of my/our knowledge and belief, the information I/we have given is correct and complete in every detail on behalf of the proposed insured.
Signed Name
Job title Date:
For and on behalf of:
11. Supplementary Information
How did you hear about LABC Warranty If Other, please provide details
Mailshot
Website
Press Advertising
Presentation or Seminar
Exhibition
Recommendation
Existing client
Other
Please return this form to:
LABC Warranty, T: 0800 183 17552 Shore Lines Building, E: [email protected] Road, Birkenhead, www.labcwarranty.co.ukWirral CH41 1AU
Please provide any additional information pertinent to your application on a seperate sheet with this application
By completing this form, you are agreeing to LABC Warranty saving and processing the information provided. LABC Warranty may share personal information with credit reference agencies and companies for use in credit decisions and fraud prevention, to pursue debtors and to assist us in the administration of warranty and insurance cover. We may also make periodic searches at credit reference agencies and fraud prevention agencies to manage your account. For further details please refer to www.labcwarranty.co.uk/privacy-policy.
If you are an individual consumer, sole trader or partnership, please note that by submitting this application form, you indicate your consent to receiving email marketing messages from LABC Warranty. If you do not want to receive such messages, tick here¨
MD Insurance Services Ltd. is the Scheme Administrator for LABC Warranty. MD Insurance Services Ltd. is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. MD Insurance Services Ltd. is registered in England No: 3642459.
This declaration should be signed by the current land owner or any beneficiary of any policies or products provided.